Chapter 20: Visiting Our Sister 3
Her voice broke slightly at the end, an emotional crescendo that seemed genuine to anyone unaware of her true feelings
Somto's eyes darkened momentarily, but he schooled his expression, suppressing the sharp words threatening to escape.
Instead, he spoke with controlled calm. "I'm sorry, Ebere. I was busy with something I couldn't afford to abandon at the time." His tone softened, his apology sincere. "I'll try to be there for you next time."
Ebere glanced up at him, her eyes glistening with what seemed to be tears, but a faint, satisfied smirk tugged at the corner of her lips as she turned her face away.
Somto sighed inwardly, acknowledging his fault in this situation. He understood that Ebere's resentment toward Nnenna likely stemmed from his perceived favoritism.
Trying to justify his actions would only add fuel to the fire, so he opted to defuse the tension with a simple sincere apology.
"I'm really sorry, okay?" he said, his voice laced with sincerity.
Ebere tilted her head slightly, her expression softening, but only on the surface. Deep down, she smirked, knowing that Somto had backed down to keep the peace.
She wouldn't press the issue now, doing so might ruin the sweet, caring sister persona she worked so hard to maintain. Instead, she mentally resolved to deal with Nnenna directly when the time came.
"You promise?" she asked sweetly, her voice light and innocent as if she had already forgiven him.
"Go
her sweet smile still in place. But as she turned her back to him,
sharp eyes lingered on her retreating figure until she disappeared around the corner. Something
brushed the thought aside. This
and headed toward his youngest
child of the family, in the study, deeply immersed in
his workbook. Seeing this, Somto hesitated to disturb him, reluctant to interrupt if
he cleared his throat and called
his expression calm but
of potential. He was a bright boy, showing signs of developing into a great man
help but feel a weight in his chest. He had always tried
events had forced him to reevaluate his approach. He couldn't afford to be complacent
shock after hearing the news flashed in his mind, Chidera pushing their sister down the stairs during an
was deliberate, impulsive, and reckless.
ran down his spine, and his hands trembled slightly, betraying his fear. 'What's he doing home already?' Panic surged through
the sound of footsteps drew closer, accompanied by a voice that was
putting a few feet of distance between himself and Somto.
the boy carefully. Something was off,
About They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System - Chapter 20
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